Verstappen's Frustration and Pole Position Battles at F1 US GP

Max Verstappen's advantage at the F1 US GP may not have been fully showcased during the sprint qualifying session and Friday's qualifying due to driveability issues and suboptimal engine mapping settings. Despite securing pole position for the sprint race, Verstappen hinted at issues with his pace and a less-than-ideal final lap. Data analysis suggests that Verstappen had the potential to be two tenths clear of his rivals if everything had been optimal. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner confirmed that adjustments would be made for the main race. In Friday's qualifying, Verstappen also faced setbacks, including a lock-up at Turn 1, but managed to overcome them to challenge for pole position.